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Anthophyllite
Anthophyllite

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Facts about Anthophyllite and Forsterite

Astrology

Origin

Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa

Color

Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish
Colorless, Green, Yellow, White

Streak

gray
White

For which Rashi?

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-

Planet

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-

Element of Planets

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-

Energy

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-

How to Wear?

Finger

-

Ring Metal

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-

Deities

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-

Not to wear with

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-

Powers

-
-

Birthstone

Planetary

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-

Talisman

-
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.9-3.53.23-3.26
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

Mohs Hardness

5.5-66.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
colorless.

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.603-1.6901.635-1.671
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.033-0.042
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

Enhances brain function
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Cardiovascular

Supports heart health
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Respiratory

Good
Good

Reproductive

-
Supports healthy digestion

Digestive

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Psychology

Peace
Peace

Healing

Emotional healing
Physical healing

Qualities Associated

Self-discovery
Peace

Anthophyllite Vs Forsterite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Anthophyllite Vs Forsterite specifications, it helps you to decide which gemstone suits your zodiac sign. Besides, the extent to which a gemstone benefits you can be understood after comparing Anthophyllite and Forsterite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Anthophyllite and Forsterite, before you finalize to buy one.

Anthophyllite is known to regulate the influence of planet.Anthophyllite, that occurs commonly in Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish color, possesses energy.Forsterite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of planet. Forsterite, which is classic Colorless, Green, Yellow, White colored gem, possesses energy.